A fire disaster in Greenville’s Sinoe Street Community early Monday has left at least seven persons homeless.
After Protest, Gov’t Announces National Conference on Rape
Days after three days of anti-rape protests by hundreds of Liberians, the government has announced it will hold a two-day national conference to discuss sexual and gender-based violence.
Human Rights Activist Asks Liberian Gov’t to Ease Burden on Liberians Seeking Permanent U.S. Residency
A U.S.-based activist is calling on the Liberian government to act fast to prevent thousands of Liberians in the U.S. from losing access to permanent U.S. residency.
Int’l Organizations and Embassies Express Support for Anti-Rape Campaign
Six international organizations working in Liberia have expressed support of solidarity for the anti-rape campaign currently ongoing in the country. The organizations include the International Rescue Committee, Kvinna till Kvinna, Oxfam, Plan International, ActionAid, and medica Liberia.
Anti-Rape Protesters Accused of Being Politically Driven
As anti-rape protesters pressured the government to take meaningful measures to control a drastic increase in rape cases, many government supporters are driving the narrative that the protests were politically motivated.
Lutheran Church Provides Microloans to Help Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19
To mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the Lutheran Church in Liberia is using its village loan savings program to empower vulnerable communities, focusing on women and girls.
Former Rep. Candidate Warns Against Complacency in COVID-19 Fight
Despite a reduction in new COVID-19 cases across the country, a former representative candidate in Montserrado’s 14th district, Kerkula Muka-Kamara, is warning against complacency in the fight against the pandemic.
Bomi Court Drops Case Against Two Men Accused of Killing Burglar
Two men who were being tried for murdering an accused burglar have been freed after spending a year in prison.